LQT Network

06.11.15

Category: Walking News, Front News, Members News

Due to the invitation of the European RamblersAssociation, responsible persons of the "Leading Quality Trails - Best of Europe" met on a first common information exchange meeting, held from 2 to 4 November in Trier, Germany. In addition to an experience of country-specific approaches were highlighted issues such as a sustainable protection of the trail quality and a joint marketing.

During a walk on a part of the fifth-stage of the Moselsteig from Trier to Schweich, the participants were able to verify personally the quality of the Moselsteig with its beautiful viewpoints, nature experiences and sights. The Moselsteig is with its 365 kilometers the longest long-distance path certified with the European label, it offers curretly in its 24 stages a varied walking pleasure on different levels of standard.

European Ramblers' Association commissioned Deutscher Wanderverband Service GmbH to implement the "Leading Quality Trails - Best of Europe". Since 2012, the following 11 European trails in 7 countries have been awarded the quality label for the best walking trails in Europe: Lechweg, Escapardenne / Eisleck Trail, Kualleden, Mullerthal Trail, Albtraufgänger, Andros Routes, Gendarmstien, Menalon Trail, Moselsteig, Veldenz Wanderweg, Zeugenbergrunde.